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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.34, 1,896.71 and 485.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.34, 1,896.71 and 485.13 is: 727.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.34 : 1,896.71 = 485.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.34/1,896.71 = 485.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.34x = 1,896.71 × 485.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.34x = 920,148.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,148.50/1,265.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.19

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